A full-stack job application tracker built to streamline my own job search process. Track applications, manage status workflows, and never lose track of opportunities again.

Live Demo: hire-hustle-eight.vercel.app/ | API: hire-hustle.onrender.com

During my job search, I was juggling applications across LinkedIn, company websites, and spreadsheets. I needed a centralized system to track everything - from wishlist companies to final rounds. So I built HireHustle as my daily driver.

Real-world usage: Currently tracking 40+ applications with automated status workflows.

• ✅ Full Application Lifecycle - Track jobs from wishlist → applied → screening → offer/rejected
• 🔍 Smart Search & Filtering - Instantly find applications by company, role, or status
• 📝 Job Description Storage - Paste JDs for future reference during interview prep
• 🎯 Status Management - 10 predefined statuses covering entire interview pipeline
• ⚡ Fast & Responsive - Built with modern React + Go backend
• 🎨 Clean UI - Dark mode interface built with Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui

Frontend

• React 19 + React Router 7 (file-based routing)
• TypeScript for type safety
• Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui components
• Axios for API calls

Backend

• Go 1.23 + Chi router
• PostgreSQL 16 + sqlc (type-safe SQL)
• pgx/v5 (PostgreSQL driver)
• Database migrations with goose

DevOps

• Docker + Docker Compose
• Deployed on Vercel (frontend) + Render (backend)

• Go 1.23+
• Node.js 20+
• Docker (for PostgreSQL)

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hirehustle.git
cd hirehustle

# Start PostgreSQL
docker-compose up -d

# Create .env in root
echo 'POSTGRES_URL="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/hirehustle_db"' > .env

# Install dependencies & run
go mod download
go run main.go
# Backend runs on http://localhost:8080

cd frontend

# Create .env
echo 'VITE_BACKEND_URL="http://localhost:8080"' > .env

# Install & run
npm install
npm run dev
# Frontend runs on http://localhost:3000

hirehustle/
├── main.go              # Go backend entry point
├── jobs.go              # Job CRUD handlers
├── db/                  # sqlc generated code
├── migrations/          # Database migrations
├── frontend/
│   ├── app/
│   │   ├── routes/      # React Router pages
│   │   ├── components/  # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── hooks/       # Custom React hooks
│   │   └── lib/         # API client & utilities
│   └── vite.config.ts
└── docker-compose.yaml

GET    /jobs          # List all jobs
GET    /jobs/:id      # Get single job
POST   /jobs          # Create new job
PUT    /jobs/:id      # Update job
DELETE /jobs/:id      # Delete job

Future enhancements I'm considering:

• Add auth to make it available to multi user
• Email reminders for follow-ups
• Analytics dashboard (applications/week, response rates)
• Browser extension to quick-add jobs
• Export to CSV for backup

Built with ❤️ during my job search journey